An insightful video that explains how General Sherman became a hero to those in the North and in military history. Some considered him evil for burning Southern cities and farms. This video explains how he treated his troops and why he was a legend. ...It does not go into detail about his actions in the South or his famous "Forty Acres and a Mule" quote. Great for a debate.[more]

Stonewall Jackson was shot by his own men, but he didn't die for days. Why? Medical Investigator Shiya Ribowsky discovers the brutal truth behind Stonewall's death and how the three bullets in him were removed and how the primitive Southern medical p...ractices resulted in his death-not from his wounds. May be too intense for younger students.[more]

The life and reputation of the Confederate general of the American Civil War whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy, and who was elevated to almost god-like status by his admirers after his death. (...01:22:10)[more]

A four minute video about two unlikely leaders, Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman. This video shows how they became
the most essential Union commanders in the Civil War. Insights into how they accomplished what they did and eventually l...ead the Union to victory over the Confederacy. A good video to add depth to the study of the Civil War.[more]

This video is about the biography of perhaps the most successful general of the Civil War, George H. Thomas, who never lost a battle, and who is little known today is discussed. Explained is the fact, unlike General Lee, he decided that nation was ab...ove state and Thomas worked for the Union. This could be a good research project for students and, perhaps, a debate between Lee and Thomas and which one really did the most for the nation.[more]

Ulysses S. Grant overcomes a lifetime of failures to lead the Union Army to victory in the Civil War. This short video shows how his strategy helped win the war with his relentless methods. Quotes from Lincoln and photos help add depth to this biogra...phy.[more]

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